RSBC

21/11/2025

Did you catch us at this week?

We loved being part of this annual event at the ILEC Conference Centre in London! RSBC joined a host of organisations showcasing the latest tech and services for blind and partially sighted people.

Thanks to everyone who stopped by our table over the two days to hear about how we support children and young people with vision impairments (VI) and their families. It's always great to connect with more people from the VI community and chat to other organisations in the sector!



[Video description: Owain Robinson, a Senior Children, Young People and Families Activity Officer , with ginger hair tied in a ponytail, wearing a green jumper, glasses, and a lanyard. He’s sitting at a table covered with a yellow RSBC table cloth, surrounded by leaflets and flyers. Behind him, are RSBC roll-up banners showcasing the Family Support teams and wider organisations mission.]

20/11/2025

Right now, equitable access to education, support, and community inclusion for every blind and partially sighted child in the UK isn't the reality. Too many children and young people with vision impairments have to fight for the right to grow, to learn, and to thrive. And that's why World Children’s Day 2025's theme of 'My Day, My Rights' resonates so loudly with us at RSBC.

Read our blog to understand why a change in approach is needed now - https://www.rsbc.org.uk/blogs/news/world-children-s-day-2025-my-day-my-rights



[Image description: A young boy with auburn hair and black glasses sits on a white chair at a white desk. He's playing with brightly coloured building blocks and a yellow toy car is next to him. His face shows that he's concentrating as he puts the yop block in place.]

Every child has the right to grow, learn, and thrive. But for too many children and young people with vision impairments, those rights are still something that have to be fought for. World Children’s Day is about listening to children’s voices and acting so that they enjoy the rights they’re e...

18/11/2025

Calling all gamers! We're hosting an incredible gaming event you won’t want to miss. 🎮

We’re teaming up with PHD students from Imperial College London to test a brand-new interface that makes Overcooked and Minecraft playable for visually impaired gamers and you’ll be among the first to try it!

Plus, dive into the world of game design with two exciting activities: producing and recording your own game sound effects or building your very own custom gaming controller.

And yes, there will be pizza.

Spaces are limited, so sign up now before it’s game over!
Find out more here - https://luma.com/rye6ofgw.



[Image description: Two young people sat infront of a big TV screen, playing Mario Kart]

13/11/2025

This , we're thinking about the small acts of kindness that make the world a better place for people with vision impairments - every day of the year.

What do you think? Celebrate kindness and share the small acts of kindness that make your world better in the comments.

[Image description: Image 1 - A vision impaired young person at a pedestrian crossing, pressing the traffic light button. Below, text reads 'Be kind. Always ask if someone needs help – don’t assume they do.' Image 2 - The back of person using a white cane at a bus stop. Below, text reads 'Be kind. Leave space for white canes, and never jump over one.' Image 3 - A vision impaired student using a laminator, being assisted by a tutor. Below, text reads 'Be kind. Make accessibility a priority – start small, and build up.' Image 4 - A vision impaired young person in a motorised-wheelchair and his guide crossing a road. Below, text reads 'Be kind. Don’t grab! If you want to offer support, check first. Image 5 - A vision impaired student and QTVI laughing together. Below, text reads 'Be kind. Listen to blind young people, and pass on what you learn.']

05/11/2025

This year, Nathan Egan has taken on three running challenges to raise funds and awareness for RSBC - the Tatton 10K, the Manchester Half Marathon and, most recently, the Chester Marathon - his very first full marathon! 🏃‍♂️

Nathan chose to fundraise for RSBC because his son, Alfie, has been diagnosed with albinism, a genetic condition that affects his vision.

He’s raised an amazing £3,830 - no wonder his family look so proud of him! And we couldn’t be more grateful to have a supporter like Nathan running for us.

Huge congratulations on your achievements, and thank you, Nathan! 🧡

Read Nathan's full story and donate here - https://www.rsbc.org.uk/blogs/news/nathans-story



[Image description: Nathan, wearing running gear and a medal around his neck, stands on a cobblestone street in Chester holding his son, Alfie. Beside them, his wife Jessica holds a banner that reads: “Congratulations Daddy on completing the Chester Marathon! We are so proud of you! Love Mummy & Alfie ###."]

04/11/2025

Last week, we enjoyed another fantastic residential trip! Leaving home for the peaceful countryside of Thirsk, Yorkshire, our young people got stuck into a full-on list of activities throughout the three days. They swung on the high ropes, got their feet wet canoeing and raft building, and topped it all off by toasting marshmallows around the campfire.

Huge thank you to Carlton Lodge Activity Centre for hosting us. You made sure we had an unforgettable experience!



[Image description:
Image 1: Group of nine people wearing helmets and life jackets standing outdoors near a brick building and wooden shed on a clear day.
Image 2: Group of five people wearing helmets and life jackets sitting and standing on a makeshift raft made of blue barrels and wooden planks in an outdoor area.
Image 3: Two individuals wearing blue helmets and jackets pose outdoors on a gravel surface near climbing ropes and a wooden pole, surrounded by greenery.
Image 4: Two people wearing helmets and harnesses navigating a high ropes course suspended between wooden poles against a blue sky.
Image 5: Group of people sitting around a campfire in a wooded area, roasting marshmallows on sticks socialising outdoors.]

01/11/2025

In the latest episode of our , we caught up with Nailah to talk all things .

She shared how she first got into the sport, took us through the history of blind football, and shared her aspirations for where she wants to take it next.

To listen to the full episode, head here - https://www.rsbc.org.uk/pages/podcast



[Video description: The video opens with Juliette, RSBC’s Youth Voice Officer. As it plays, dynamic circular graphics featuring Juliette and Nailah appear alongside animated soundwaves that bring their conversation to life. The video closes with Juliette returning on screen.

Video transcript:
Juliette: How do you think blind football and other VI sports generally challenge sighted people's perceptions of our capabilities?
Nailah: I think it's a lot of a stereotype that people think we can't do stuff that we can do, and I think there's no like awareness or no sharing anywhere that there's accessible sports for us as a community of blind people, it's very hard to find resources, media. And it takes a lot of research to find all of this. I think it challenges people, because, like, when they find out you're doing this, they have so many questions. And, like, you know, they're very ,they they're very shocked that there's this type of stuff that we can do.]

29/10/2025

Cuteness overload alert 📣

Yesterday, our vibrant Life Without Limits Centre in London was bursting with music, laughter, and the most adorable animals imaginable. We were joined by young people, families and carers for what was undoubtedly one of our highlight events of the year! 🦔

Huge thanks to The Amber Trust and Ark Farm Limited for hosting a fantastic morning filled with songs, cuddly creature encounters and plenty of smiles.

It was wonderful to see everyone come together and share such a joyful experience. We loved having you all with us and can’t wait to welcome you back to our centre soon!



[Image description:
Image 1: Young boy closely observing a tortoise on a textured brown surface indoors.
Image 2: Young girl wearing a light green sweatshirt with white flowers holding a grey basket containing a brown and white guinea pig and some carrots.
Image 3: Two children sitting on a grey couch, one holding a small green frog carefully in their hands against a yellow wall background.
Image 4: Young boy smiling and carefully touching a Hedgehog being held in an adults hand.
Image 5: Young girl and adult smiling sitting on yellow chairs in a bright open space stroking a gecko.
Image 6: A group of children and adults gathered around a large brass tuba, with some children reaching out to touch the instrument in a meeting room setting.]

27/10/2025

Before heading off for half term, our Dorton College students got hands-on with a host of creative activities!

From exploring how to style different hair types, sensory smells, and mindful textures to creating story stones and musical soundscapes, there was plenty to discover and enjoy!

We hope all of our students have a fantastic half term break and we can't wait to welcome them all back very soon.



[Image description:
Image 1: Student playing bongo drums with another student standing nearby in a room with large windows.
Image 2: A woman holding a sensory bottle, with a student interacting with the bottle.
Image 3: A woman and a student examining a small tree branch in an open space setting. A colourful drawing and box of coloured pencils are on the table next to them.
Image 4: A student sitting at a table with hair products and tools. A woman also sits at the table with another woman talking through how to style their hair.
Image 5: A student sitting at a desk using a Perkins Brailler.]

24/10/2025

This week, our students have been celebrating Black History Month by sharing the Black heroes who inspire them.

Some of those heroes included activist Rosa Parks, chosen because 'she fought against racial segregation', as well as cultural icons like Michael Jackson, because 'he is a very inspiring singer followed by millions around the world for his amazing singing and dancing.'

These conversations have been very interesting, helping us think about the amazing Black leaders, artists, and activists who've shaped our history and culture.

Swipe to see our students with their chosen heroes!


[Image description: Image 1 - E, a dark-skinned young man with dark-lensed glasses. He's smiling and holding an illustration of Martin Lawrence with the quote "Funny, inspire to be funny". Image 2 - J, a medium-dark skinned young man with glasses. He's smiling brightly and holding a picture of Rosa Parks and a white cane. Image 3 - L, a light-skinned young man. He poses with an open laptop with a picture of Michael Jackson on the screen. Image 4 - JD, a light-skinned young man. He poses with an illustration of Rosa Park with text that reads "She is very inspirational". Image 5 - M, a light-skinned young man. He poses with a paper sign that reads "Michael Jackson - I love his music".]

22/10/2025

What an amazing celebration it was! On Saturday, we presented 98 blind and partially sighted young people with their AQA awards at our first ever virtual ceremony, and wow - every one of the 316 units awarded was a personal milestone that shone brightly.

Huge congratulations go to all our award winners, including the incredible recipient of the Pamela Wright Award 👏

Find out who was nominated - and who won! - this prestigious prize at https://www.rsbc.org.uk/blogs/news/rsbc-celebrates-its-young-people-at-aqa-awards-ceremony

15/10/2025

October 15th is World Craft Day - 24 hours of celebrating arts and crafts across the globe! So we wanted to share just a few of the incredible images from one of our recent crafting workshops at RSBC.

Crafting isn't just a fun activity for children and young people with vision impairments - it brings lots of other benefits, too. Exploring textures and shapes, improving hand strength and coordination, solving problems and following a step-by-step process can help create a real sense of achievement, boost their self-esteem, encourage creativity and help build relationships with other people.

As you can tell, our T shirt tie-dye and decorating workshop earlier this year was a hit! Check out the future events planned at RSBC at rsbc.org.uk/pages/activities-and-events



[Image descriptions: Image 1 - A young girl with dark hair leans over a table to decorate her T shirt. Inage 2 - A young woman with dark hair and stripey top smiles widely as she holds her tie dye T shirt in a ball. Image 3 - A young boy with glasses smiles at the camera while decorating his T shirt. Image 4 - A man in a stripey top stands behind a young boy and helps him draw on his tie dye T shirt. Image 5 - A young woman with curly brown hair and a boy with blond hair sit at a table decorating their T shirts. Image 6 - two of the finished T shirts lie on a table, brightly coloured with creative pictures on them.